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  220.                            <h2 class="heading"><a href="https://blog-affucuo7z.mit-edu.top/post/4350967821">Federated AI Learning for Privacy-Preserving Multiplayer Gaming</a></h2>
  221.                            <p class="info">This research examines how mobile gaming facilitates social interactions among players, focusing on community building, communication patterns, and the formation of virtual identities. It also considers the implications of mobile gaming on social behavior and relationships.</p>
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  247.                            <h2 class="heading"><a href="https://blog-affucuo7z.mit-edu.top/post/1923860574">The Role of Virtual Economies in Sustaining Long-Term Engagement in Mobile MMOs</a></h2>
  248.                            <p class="info">This research explores the intersection of mobile gaming and behavioral economics, focusing on how in-game purchases influence player decision-making. The study analyzes common behavioral biases, such as the “anchoring effect” and “loss aversion,” that developers exploit to encourage spending. It provides insights into how these economic principles affect the design of monetization strategies and the ethical considerations involved in manipulating player behavior.</p>
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  254.                                    <strong>Sandra Scott</strong>
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